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scattering

[skat-er-ing] / ˈskæt ər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
uneven
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Labour voters appear to be scattering all over the place, left and right.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch described the scattering of tiny craters across the daytime side proudly reflecting sunlight, like pinpricks in a lampshade.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Quantum transport simulations confirmed that the ordered structure reduces electron trapping and scattering, offering a clear explanation for the observed performance boost.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Instead, finish the top with a scattering of turbinado sugar for crunch and a pinch of flaky salt for sparkle.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

I worried as more and more fetterlings rushed to enter the battle, but the giant just kept swinging blow after blow, scattering monsters to the trees.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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